Trending Today ...
Kingman arch
Kingman residents invited to provide feedback in community

KINGMAN, Ariz. – What do you love about living

courtroom
Trial opens for last defendant in meth transport

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – Trial has begun for

ATV
Inaugural “sneak peek” event at Desert West Speedway

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Come and show your support

Senior Center networking program monthly

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – The Bullhead Senior Enrichment

Beale Street Theater
The Atomic Punks bring the ultimate early Van

KINGMAN, Ariz. — Rock fans, get ready to

Letter to the Editor
Mohave County should make AI training end in

Dear Editor, Mohave County is building more direct

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Matthew Wanner

DALE DAVID LENT

Dale David Lent, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Kingman, Ariz. Dale was born August 15, 1944 in South Bend, Ind., to Dale H. and Edra Lent. After graduating high school in 1962, Dale served eight year in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree. Vowing not to marry until he graduated from college, the day after graduation, Dale married his wife of 47 years, Judith Willmann. Dale began his career in law enforcement in 1973, serving 22 years with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. He served another…

Read More

Golden Valley Head Start receives bikes, Christmas party

Bike Giveaway – (back row left to right) Golden Valley Head Start Teacher Amber Fulkerson, firefighters from Golden Valley Fire District (GVFD) and Head Start Volunteer Bill Stewart, proudly stand with the students who received bicycles during the Golden Valley Head Start Christmas Party. The GVFD provided the Public Safety Training Center at no charge for the Head Start Christmas Party. Photo courtesy Butch Meriwether Checking Out Fire Truck Calvin Stewart, a 4-year-old who attends the Golden Valley Head Start program, sits in the engineer’s seat of a fire apparatus, as Golden Valley Fire District (GVFD) Captain Kevin Gifford looks…

Read More

Dance of the decades New Year’s Eve

KINGMAN – Decadance, ‘The Dance of the Decades’, will be held New Year’s Eve at The Grand Event Center, 515 Beale St. from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Come dressed up as your favorite decade: 1920s, 1820s, 1420s, the choice is yours! Included in the ticket price is a red-carpet entrance, balloon drop, champagne toast, appetizers and desserts, cash bar, digital red carpet photoshoot, popup drag show and costume contest, lipsync show, and 50/50 raffle. There will be a cash prize for best costume. Pre-sale tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. VIP tickets with bottle service is $100…

Read More

School board seats up for grabs

MOHAVE COUNTY – Governing board seats will be up for grabs in various school districts in Mohave County in non-partisan election contests to be conducted on November 3. Prospective candidates can pick up information packets at the Mohave County School Superintendent’s Office in Kingman beginning on January 2. Interested parties can also download the same information by accessing the county website at www.mohavecounty.us, finding the Superintendent’s tab under “Departments” and clicking on the School Board Candidate information button. Those who wish to run for office have until either July 7 or August 4 to collect and submit nominating petitions to…

Read More

ANSON RALPH DAVENPORT

Anson Ralph Davenport, of Golden Valley, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. He was 94. Mr. Davenport was born Oct. 31, 1925 in Phoenix, Ariz. A service will be held Friday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery with interment following. The family contact is his son Randy Davenport. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

Read More